#TeachFCSFCCLA prep guide for 2026-27

About this event

#TeachFCS asks students to plan and carry out a week-long campaign, with at least three activities, that promotes family and consumer sciences teaching as a career. Individual event, Levels 1, 2 and 3. This is a Skill Demonstration Event at the 2027 National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, June 22 to 26. There is no state qualifying round: students register for the NLC, first come, first served, and the top 3 are recognized, and Sullivan University gives the Level 3 top 3 scholarships of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 toward a related degree there. A member may enter one Skill Demonstration Event, plus either one judged project event (such as Job Interview) or the Knowledge Bowl. FCCLA releases the 2027 guidelines, with times and rubrics, to members in March 2027.

1. 1

   Read the information sheet

   FCCLA's public information sheet says what the event asks for. The full guidelines, times and rubric are for members only, so ask your advisor for them.

   Information sheet (opens in a new tab)
2. 2

   Cover every part

   Plan your entry so each part of the event, listed below, has a clear place in it.

   See what it covers
3. 3

   Make it yourself

   Your entry should be your own work. ChapterPrep's judge scores it and asks questions; it never writes it for you.

4. 4

   Rehearse the presentation

   Type or say your presentation. The judge scores it on ChapterPrep's practice rubric (FCCLA's own is for members only).

   Get judged on your presentation

• Why family and consumer sciences teachers are needed
• Planning a week-long campaign
• Choosing activities for the audience
• Measuring a campaign's reach

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